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79%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The author tends to present Russia and Ukraine in a positive light and the US and Israel in a negative light.
  • This is evident from the use of words such as invasion, cooperation closely, eligible to run, show some spine

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author has a conflict of interest by providing biased news about Russia and Ukraine.
  • This is evident from the use of words such as invasion, cooperation closely, eligible to run

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The author contradicts itself by claiming that Kononenko has broken the world record for the most cumulative time spent in space when this is not entirely accurate.
  • This is evident from comparing with Padalka's previous record and Gennady Padalka's status as a cosmonaut

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The author is deceptive by providing false or misleading information about Kononenko's record and the situation in Ukraine.
  • This is evident from the use of words such as not entirely accurate

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Broke On: Sunday, 16 June 2024 During Round Rock, Texas's Juneteenth celebration at Old Settlers Park on Saturday night, a shooting broke out between two groups, leaving at least two people dead and multiple others injured. The shooter or shooters remain at large as the Round Rock Police Department investigates the ongoing incident. The park is closed for Father's Day activities on Sunday while authorities continue their search.
Israeli Troops Approach Gaza Strip, Leaving Millions Trapped and No End to War in Sight

Israeli Troops Approach Gaza Strip, Leaving Millions Trapped and No End to War in Sight

Broke On: Tuesday, 06 February 2024 Israeli troops are approaching Rafah in Gaza, leaving over a million Palestinians trapped. The cease-fire plan has received positive response from Hamas but the militant group demands an end to war which Israel rules out. U.S., Egypt and Qatar have been working on a cease-fire plan that would involve hostage release and halt in fighting for several weeks, while Hamas expects prisoner exchange for hostages. The UN reports more than half of Gaza's population is crammed into Rafah due to Israel evacuation orders. Blinken met with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince to discuss normalizing relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Russian Cosmonaut Sets World Record for Most Time in Space with 878 Days on ISS

Russian Cosmonaut Sets World Record for Most Time in Space with 878 Days on ISS

Broke On: Monday, 05 February 2024 Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko sets a world record for the most time spent in space on Sunday, logging more than 878 days or nearly two-and-a-half years aboard the International Space Station (ISS). He broke the previous world record of 878 days held by Gennady Padalka.
Russian Military Plane Crash Kills 74, Including Ukrainian Prisoners of War in Belgorod Region

Russian Military Plane Crash Kills 74, Including Ukrainian Prisoners of War in Belgorod Region

Broke On: Thursday, 25 January 2024 On January 24, a Russian military transport plane carrying 74 people, including Ukrainian prisoners of war crashed near the Belgorod region. The crash resulted in the death of all aboard and it is not yet clear what caused it. Russia has been experiencing an increase in flights due to fighting in Ukraine.